Monthly Archives: November 2010

Now that all my big stuff is taken care of [WAHOO!] its time to focus on the little details. However, these little details are some of the most important decisions I have to make for the wedding! Not only do these details add up, making one large task to focus on, but they are the pieces of the wedding the guests will see for most of the night. Plus, the ornate little details are often heavily captured by the photographer. With that being said, I’ve turned into a slight perfectionist, making sure every single piece is exactly perfect [or as close to it as I can get!] One of the main tasks on my plate right now, ironically, is finding a plate! [Cake plate, that is!] We’re having a gorgeous, vintage inspired wedding cake and it needs just as gorgeous of a plate to sit on. I’m all about the details in my wedding, so I’m trying to find a stand that reflects the vintage, historical vibe of my day without breaking the bank or doing it myself. [I’m trying hard to avoid those tasks!]. Cake stands are also incredibly versatile as well, so I’m trying to find a couple that I can use for different purposes! [See below!]

Hello friends, fans and followers! I feel like we’ve been so disconnected due to the holiday, either way, I hope ya’ll had a great Thanksgiving [American friends, that is]. I know I’m not the only person struggling today! Although I could blab forever about needing an extra day off, I’m going to get to the nitty-gritty of this post. A giveaway! I’ve been promising ya’ll that I would have a giveaway when I reached 400 followers, well, I’ve reached AND surpassed 400! Thank you all so much for following, this site is a product of all of you! To celebrate, I’m teaming up with McKay of Oatmeal Lace and giving away one of her AMAZING clutches. I found her work on Etsy a long time ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. If you haven’t seen her bags, go now! Here’s a sneak peek at a few of my absolute favorites.

Now, how do you enter to win one of these magnificent bags? It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

What do these lovely shoes have in common? SPARKLE! [Photo via One Fab Day]

One of my favorite trends in wedding shoes lately is bling. I love when a bride’s shoes sparkle and shine with lots of sequins, glitter and embellishment. It’s your wedding day, why not have shoes fit for a freakin’ rock star? Although I’m obviously a huge fan of sparkly pumps, my feet are not as keen to the idea of spending 14 hours in 4 inch heels. So to make sure they are happy, I plan on having a comfy [but still sparkly and sexy] pair of flats to swap into come dancing time. Because the one thing that will make this smiling bride a bitchy one? Foot pain! [And if something goes wrong, but that’s a different story and post all together]. Not to mention, these flats would be perfect with tights and a holiday cocktail dress! All you need to provide is the party! These fab flats can be found at Nordstrom.

I honestly do not know how I’d survive wedding planning without the help of my amazing bridesmaids [all below with yours truly!] I knew they would all step up and help out, though, they’re my very best friends! Choosing my bridesmaids was one of the easiest tasks I’ve had thus far. I knew it was always going to be Emily, Liz, Heidi, Ashley, Bridget, Shannon and Melanie. I’ve known some longer than others, but I don’t validate my friendships solely on length. Each of these amazing girls have been by my side through it all, whether it be all 24 years of my life or just the hardest 2. And now, more than ever, they are all taking the initiative to help out however they can, and even reach out to me to make sure I’m okay. I’m so incredibly blessed. Wow, this is making me teary eyed! Either way, I love my bridesmaids and want to really give them something that shows how much I appreciate them as well as something that is unique and fits each one of their tastes.

But, since my lovely bms read my blog and follow me on twitter, I’m not going to share their gifts! Instead, I’m showcasing a bunch of great ways to give thanks to your girls, whether you have 7 like me or just 1!

Now we move onto bridesmaid gifts. I’m lucky because someone approached me with my gift idea, and I absolutely fell in love. However, I know my experience is the exception. I talk to many other brides who are just stumped with what to get their bridesmaids and I can understand why. You want the gift to be personal and unique to each of their tastes, however, you want to keep within a budget and stick with some sort of consistency and fairness. [You can’t buy one bridesmaid an Ipad and the other a clutch from Target, for example]. After doing some stalking, I’ve found some really cute ideas to help take the burden off bridesmaid gift shopping. Brides who are recently married, how did you give thanks to your leading ladies?

I haven’t used the word trinket in a while but the amazing finds I’m about to show you don’t really fit into any other word description. I just couldn’t decide on one type of product, so I thought I’d share a mis-mash variety of a bunch of different types of products. Some days, like today, it’s good to color outside of the lines, so to speak :) All of these fabulous trinkets can be found at Anthropologie. And I know I’m not the only person who thinks these could make fabulous holiday gifts!

…is a bag full of sparkle, a bag full of lace, a bag with big bows, that has style and grace. One that makes an impression, when I bring to a party, a bag so stunning and gorgeous, it won’t matter that I’m tardy! What better way to start off a Thursday than with a purse rhyme? Although I say this every week, Santa, I really want this bag. It’s sparkly and feminine and the perfect accessory to all of my holiday galas and balls. [Okay, so maybe just one party, but a girl can dream!] This fabulous bag can be found on Etsy. And with how well I know my readers and friends, I know it won’t be in stock for long!

Which one is your favorite? I’ll take the sequins black one, please! Oh, what am I kidding, I’ll take one of each!